Tobique Valley Community Health Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: Early morning appointments on weekdays tend to be less congested at community health centres. Calling ahead to book an appointment is the best way to minimize wait times at the TVCHC.

Busier times: Late afternoons and days immediately following a holiday closure may be busier than usual as patients with accumulated health concerns seek care. Avoid walk-in visits without calling ahead, as provider availability varies throughout the day.

About Tobique Valley Community Health Centre

Tobique Valley Community Health Centre (TVCHC) is a primary health care facility located at 120 Main St in Plaster Rock, New Brunswick, serving Plaster Rock and the surrounding rural communities of Victoria County. Operating under Horizon Health Network, the centre provides a broad range of primary and preventive care services through a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, dietitians, and counsellors. This is a community health centre — not an emergency department — and patients experiencing medical emergencies should call 911 or travel to the nearest full-service emergency facility in the region.

Services & Specialties

Primary health care (scheduled and unscheduled appointments), Chronic disease management, Illness and injury prevention, Blood work and laboratory services, X-ray and diagnostic imaging, Physiotherapy, Nutrition and dietitian services, Social work services, Mental health counselling, Addiction and mental health services (Horizon), Public health services, Health promotion and community development.

Amenities

• Bright and welcoming waiting room with vibrant, cheerful décor
• Multidisciplinary care team on-site

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Tips Before You Go

• This is a primary care centre, not an emergency department — for life-threatening emergencies, call 911 immediately or proceed to Hotel Dieu of St. Joseph Hospital in Perth-Andover.
• Call ahead at 506-356-6600 to confirm provider availability and whether an appointment is needed before visiting, as not all providers are present during all open hours.
• The centre is closed on weekends and holidays — plan non-urgent health needs for weekdays when possible.
• Diagnostic services including blood work, X-rays, and physiotherapy are available on-site, potentially saving you a trip to a larger centre.
• If you require addiction, mental health, or public health services, these are available through Horizon in the Tobique and Perth-Andover area — ask staff about referrals.

What to Bring

• Provincial health card (New Brunswick Medicare card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Referral documents or previous test results if applicable
• Name and contact information of your regular family physician or specialist
• Insurance information if applicable
• Pen and notepad to record any instructions or follow-up steps

Frequently Asked Questions

About ER Wait Times

Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

Wait times are estimates based on New Brunswick health data. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.